A beef carcass with marbling (intramuscular fat within the muscle) that would qualify for USDA Prime Quality Grade. This is the most desirable USDA quality grade and has the highest carcass value for the quality.

Prime beef carcass

Credit: Dr. Amy Radunz

Digital Credit: Dr. Amy Radunz

Publisher: University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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Description: A beef carcass with marbling (intramuscular fat within the muscle) that would qualify for USDA Prime Quality Grade. This is the most desirable USDA quality grade and has the highest carcass value for the quality.

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File Size: 2.43 MB